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Hoffman ELG-4 - Safety and Precautions Overview; Safety Nomenclature Definitions; Key Safety Features of the Unit; Comprehensive Safety Summary

Hoffman ELG-4
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JEL3 TECHNICAL MANUAL
1.5.3 SAFETY SUMMARY
The following are general safety precautions that are not related to any
specic instructions and therefore do not appear elsewhere in this manual.
These are recommended precautions that personnel must understand and
apply during all phases of operation and maintenance.
1.3 PRELIMINARY DELIVERY INSPECTION
INSPECT BOX/CRATE AND STEAM GENERATOR FOR SHIPPING DAMAGE AND
SHORTAGE. ANY DAMAGE OR SHORTAGE IN SHIPMENT SHOULD BE NOTED ON THE
FREIGHT BILL BEFORE IT IS SIGNED. CALL THE CARRIER IMMEDIATELY TO REPORT
ALL DAMAGE OR SHORTAGE AND ARRANGE TO FILE A CLAIM. THE CARRIER IS
RESPONSIBLE TO YOU FOR THE SAFE ARRIVAL OF THE EQUIPMENT.
1.4 WARRANTY ACTIVATION
To activate the Warranty coverage on your Unity Steam equipment, please
register your product at www.buyhoffmansteamnow.com.
1.5 SAFETY AND PRECAUTIONS
It is vital that the purchaser of a Steam Generator read this manual and fully
understand the instructions before installing or operating the unit. Safety
statements are made throughout the manual in the format stated on this page
and the next page. Supervisors must assure that the personnel assigned to
operate this Steam Generator are instructed on and understand the operating
and safety features of the unit. The foregoing is imperative, along with safe
working habits of the operator, to assure worker safety.
1.5.1 SAFETY NOMENCLATURE
NOTES, CAUTIONS and WARNINGS are used through out this manual to
emphasize important and critical instructions.
NOTE: A NOTE IS USED TO EMPHASIZE OPERATING PROCEDURES AND CONDITIONS
THAT ARE ESSENTIAL TO HIGHLIGHT.
CAUTION
A CAUTION IS USED TO INDICATE A HAZARDOUS SITUATION THAT MAY RESULT
IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DAMAGE TO THE MACHINE.
WARNING
A WARNING IS USED TO INDICATE A HAZARDOUS SITUATION THAT HAS
SOME PROBABILITY OF DEATH OR SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
1.5.2 SAFETY FEATURES
The following are safety features, which are incorporated into the Steam
Generator:
1. ASME Pressure Vessel.
2. ASME Pressure Relief Valve.
3. Steam Pressure Gauge to show internal pressure.
4. Sight Glass to show internal water level.
5. Sight Glass Shield to prevent inadvertent glass breakage.
6. Built in Low Water Cutoff.
7. Electric system designed, manufactured and tested to UL and/or CSA
Standards.
WARNING
DO NOT OPERATE OR SERVICE THIS MACHINE BEFORE READING AND
UNDERSTANDING THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
WARNING
OSHA’S LOCKOUT/TAGOUT STANDARD (29 CFR 1910.147) REQUIRES THAT ALL
ENERGY SOURCES BE TURNED OFF AND “LOCKED OUT” WHILE MACHINES ARE
BEING SERVICED OR MAINTAINED.
WARNING
COMPLIANCE WITH ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL CODES, ORDINANCES
AND LAWS REGARDING THE INSTALLATION OF THIS MACHINE IS REQUIRED.
WARNING
WHEN SERVICING THIS MACHINE, USE ONLY APPROVED HOFFMAN
REPLACEMENT PARTS.
WARNING
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PURCHASER OF THIS MACHINERY TO TRAIN
THE OPERATING PERSONNEL IN THE PROPER MANNER OF OPERATION. IT IS
FURTHERMORE UNDERSTOOD THAT HOFFMAN ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY
FOR INJURY, DISABILITY OR DEATH RESULTING FROM THE IMPROPER
OPERATION OF, REMOVAL FROM OR BYPASSING THEREOF ANY ELECTRICAL
OR MECHANICAL SAFETY DEVICES INCORPORATED IN THE DESIGN AND
MANUFACTURING OF THIS MACHINERY.
WARNING
THIS MACHINE DEVELOPS HIGH TEMPERATURES AND USES PRESSURIZED
STEAM, AS WELL AS HIGH ELECTRICAL VOLTAGES. BEFORE SERVICING THIS
MACHINE, DISCONNECT SOURCES OF ELECTRICITY AND STEAM, THEN BLEED
STEAM FROM THE MACHINE. ENSURE THAT ALL HEATED SURFACES ARE COOL
AND ALL MECHANISMS ARE IN THEIR ZERO POSITION.

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